Locked On Magic - Daily Podcast On The Orlando Magic

The Orlando Magic's defensive identity continues to crack after another dispiriting 121-114 loss to the Chicago Bulls. The team lacked the resilience and effort that have become the trademarks of this team. Despite Paolo Banchero's 31-point outing and another solid game from Anthony Black, the Magic again went silent offensively in the fourth quarter and got outworked on defense and on the glass t...

The Orlando Magic had a big 2025 that showed their intent of contending. The 2026 calendar year will be about the team taking a major step toward contention and becoming a true threat in the NBA. The Magic are already on the way. With internal improvement, aggressive management and the right breaks, 2026 will be an important step on the path toward lifting the Larry O'Brien Trophy. Until then, enj...

The Orlando Magic finished off 2025 with a bang as Paolo Banchero gave the Magic a 112-110 win over the Indiana Pacers with a shot with six seconds left. The Magic hope this is a launch into 2026 and the restoration of their identity and joy in the game. Banchero followed up Monday's strong performance with another 29-point showing as he played aggressively and with intensity that has often been m...

The Orlando Magic's two star players were near the bottom of the Eastern Conference first returns for the All-Star Game. That is no surprise with how much the two have struggled and the injuries they have faced. It could leave the Magic without an All-Star for a second straight season. The only way for either to get consideration is for them to return to form and for the Magic to climb the standin...

The Orlando Magic seemed set to celebrate a big win and Paolo Banchero's return to form. Then they went silent on offense in the final 7.5 minutes and fell to the Toronto Raptors 107-106. The same bad habits that have plagued the team in the last few weeks since injuries set in continued to haunt them as they got outworked on the glass and in transition, setting up their collapse down the stretch....

The Orlando Magic started their season with a panicky 1-4 start. They resolved many of those issues to set themselves on the right track. But those issues have returned in recent games. Orlando is again on shaky ground in the last six games, as their defense has slipped and their effort has become inconsistent. Orlando again has to find its identity and find itself to right the ship and get back o...

The Orlando Magic stunned the Denver Nuggets behind a breakout 38-point performance from Anthony Black. This has not been an isolated incident for the Magic. Black has been the team's most consistent scorer for several weeks and he has had more and more of these big games. Could he emerge as another potential All-Star on the team? With Paolo Banchero struggling to find his footing, the Magic have...

The Orlando Magic suffered what they must hope is a wake-up call after the Charlotte Hornets routed them 120-105. Coach Jamahl Mosley did not mince words about the team's lack of intensity, physicality and effort, raising the alarm on fundamentals that have defined the team's identity. With Paolo Banchero struggling to find his All-Star form and the absence of key defenders in Franz Wagner and Jal...

Paolo Banchero has not looked like the same imposing All-Star he was in his the first seasons of his career. But despite concerns over his shooting and his scoring impact, Banchero has made some significant gains. He is still making a positive impact for the team with his passing and his rebounding. There are other stats too where Banchero has historically struggled that he and the team have made...

The Orlando Magic clung to a 110-106 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers thanks to their defense's clutch plays down the stretch. But for the third straight game, the offense disappeared after building a big lead. The repeated offensive slumps raise plenty of questions about the team's execution, its star Paolo Banchero and how long the team might survive through the injuries that have taken a...

The Orlando Magic stumbled against the Golden State Warriors as their poor intensity, precision and execution let a close game become a runaway in the fourth quarter. The team struggled to meet their lofty standards and squandered an opportunity to get an important road win. The Magic must make do with what they have, but it is clear how much they miss Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs, two defensive s...

The Orlando Magic have seen their starters play together in just 11 games and fewer than 120 minutes. So what do we really know about this Magic team? How close have we seen them to their ceiling? Orlando's starters have dominated their minutes as the third-best lineup that has played at least 100 minutes together. The Magic have a top-10 offensive and defensive rating and are among the top 10 in...

The Orlando Magic escaped the Utah Jazz in a wild overtime thriller. But it did not need to be this way after building an 18-point lead in the fourth quarter. The Magic's improved offense will still go into long, quiet periods that put them in trouble. The Jazz forced overtime thanks to one of these long stretches and Desmond Bane needed to rescue them with a layup with less than a second remainin...

Paolo Banchero has been under the spotlight all season long as everyone waits for him to solidify himself as one of the top stars in the league. Instead, Banchero continues to baffle with inconsistent efforts and poor shooting. Banchero still got his triple-double and continues trying to make a positive impact. His talent and ability are evident. But Banchero needs to have a bigger imprint on the...

The Orlando Magic are set to play without Jalen Suggs for the time being. That means it is next man up and key for several players to step into bigger roles to help fill in the gaps. Everything starts with Paolo Banchero. He has struggled to look like the team's star since returning from his injury. The Magic need Banchero to get back into form to keep the boat steady. He is slowly getting back in...

The Orlando Magic face another critical test of their culture and identity as injuries strike again. The Magic are missing two key starters and another key reserve player. None of them are long-term injuries and they should all return within the next few weeks, but the Magic will have their work cut out for them to maintain their standing in the East. Still, losing Jalen Suggs for however long he...

The Orlando Magic should emerge from their NBA Cup run with renewed belief in their ability to go deep into the Playoffs and plenty of lessons to absorb about what it takes to win at a higher level. The question they will need to wait to answer is whether they are truly ready to make that deep Playoff push in the spring. The Magic's NBA Cup run showed their potential to meet loftier expectations....

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The Orlando Magic came to Las Vegas to play under the dazzling lights and try to secure their first league-wide team trophy. But the Magic failed to live up to the billing and step up to the plate as Jalen Brunson and the Knicks pushed into the lead and the Magic could never recover. Paolo Banchero is still working his way back into the rotation after his injury knocked him out for three weeks. Hi...

With Franz Wagner sidelined with an injury, the spotlight turns to Paolo Banchero. Critics have claimed the Magic are better without him. This is Banchero's chance to prove he can impact winning and keep the Magic afloat as they wait for Wagner's return. Everyone will be watching Banchero to see if he can step up to the plate. Can Banchero rise to the challenge, silence doubters and prove he's a t...

The Orlando Magic and New York Knicks will meet once again as they prepare to head to Las Vegas for the NBA Cup semifinal on Saturday. Which team has the edge to advance to the final and compete for the trophy? Gavin Schall of Locked on Knicks joins the show to break down how the Knicks have changed this season and have their eyes set on the Playoffs and winning the East and why the Magic bother t...

The Orlando Magic crushed the Miami Heat as Desmond Bane erupted for 37 points and six 3-pointers to send the team to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas. The win was not merely a statement to advance in the league's in-season tournament. It was a statement of what this team is capable of far deeper into the season. The Magic are showing the resilience and ability to bounce back from major deficit...

Orlando Magic fans can exhale. Franz Wagner dodged a season-ending injury and is expected to miss only about a month of action with a high ankle sprain. The Magic's postseason dreams are still very alive. The Magic will have to go without him in their NBA Cup quarterfinal against the Miami Heat. Can Paolo Banchero step up and star for the Magic and lead them to Las Vegas? Wes Goldberg and David Ra...

The Orlando Magic face a new test as Franz Wagner suffers a significant leg injury in Sunday's loss to the New York Knicks. The Magic will have to fill back in and find a way to survive once again facing a major injury. Paolo Banchero is still working his way back from his early-season injury and it is clear he will need to step up more just as everyone will have to fill in with Wagner likely out....

The Orlando Magic defeated the Miami Heat 106-105 as they welcomed back Paolo Banchero. Banchero had an understated return as he tried to fit in and find his legs for the team. But it is clear how much he will help the team reach its potential. Finding that potential has been the theme of the week as the Magic struggled again to be consistent on both ends and had to grind out a win over the Heat....